Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clifton, NJ
VS
Edmond, OK
🏆 Edmond leads 20 of 23 categories
Clifton
New Jersey
3
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$94,179
Violent Crime Index
44
Population
89,451
Edmond
Oklahoma
20
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clifton, NJ
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.8 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 93°F
Smaller class sizes — 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $428,000
Higher rents — median is $1,633/mo
Cost of living runs 22% higher than Edmond
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $123k less ($304,700 vs $428,000)
Rent averages $376/mo less ($1,257 vs $1,633)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.9 pts lower (3.5%)
22% cheaper overall cost of living than Clifton
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
22% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$2,210
$96,389 vs $94,179/yr
Edmond
Median Home Value
$123k less
$304,700 vs $428,000
Edmond
Unemployment
2.9 pp lower
3.5% vs 6.4% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
6.8°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 86.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Edmond, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 112.5⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $428,000⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,633⚠ High | $1,257 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $96,389 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4%⚠ High | 3.5% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.6 min⚠ High | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.1% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 69 | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 44 | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 11.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.3% | 55.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 89.1% | 96.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clifton Public School District | EDMOND |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 39.3°F | 48.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 86.5°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.6" | 34.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 28.2" | 2.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 89,451 | 94,503 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.2 ✓ Older | 37.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.5% | 70.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | 25.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.5% ✓ More | 15.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clifton's cost of living index is 112.5 vs Edmond's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 22% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 20 of 23 categories. Clifton wins 3 and Edmond wins 20. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Clifton to Edmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($428,000 vs $304,700 median home), income ($94,179 vs $96,389), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clifton, NJ and Edmond, OK are about 1,307 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.